Ms. Ruin's Playthings


"The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates." -Oscar Wilde

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Skull Appreciation Day

Welcome Smeared and Smudged Hoppers and Happy Skull Appreciation Day to you!  My project didn't turn out as cool as I wanted but I had this vision of decorating an altered wallet --so I did.  Again, not superb, but hey, it has skulls on it!
I first started with this little canvas wallet by Maya Road. These are very durable and they are great to alter and keep as decorative pieces. However, I want something that I can carry and use and throw in the washer if necessary. You can also dry these in a dryer but I will not be doing that with this one because I used embossing powder. Can you imagine?

My first step was to stamp MS. RUIN on the front of the wallet with acrylic stamps and an embossing pad.  I poured black embossing powder over the letters and then applied heat.  I made the mistake of taking a brush and brushed embossing liquid onto some of the letters and then went through the embossing process again.  I didn't really care for that method so some letters are darker than others, but that's okay.

I then stamped skulls all over the back side also using the same embossing process.  These cute little skulls are by Dyan Reaveley from her Dylusions line. 

Check out this cute little lightning bolt.  I drew it on the canvas wallet with a marker then I took a paint brush and dipped in embossing liquid and filled it in.  I then poured the black embossing powder and applied heat. 

Okay, so how did I dye it?  Well, I took a small plastic tub and put hot water in it and then added Rit liquid dye --just like this one shown here.  In fact, I used the wine color.  I then dipped the canvas bag in it and let it soak for about 5 minutes.  I also dyed the white lace which turned it into a pretty mauve-ish color.  I rinsed everything under cold water and then placed them outside to dry.  Once everything was dry I adhered the lace with hot glue.  Remember, hot glue is your friend!

And that my dear friends is how I made this very easy skull appreciation day wallet.  Now I just need some money to put in it.  :) 

As a bonus I am going to feature a tag I made a couple of years ago featuring a dapper skull man.  I now see all the things I would do differently had I created it today.  But I didn't...so here is my throwback skull tag to add to today's hop!



Thanks for looking!  Happy hopping...off you go to see what Kat has waiting for you on her blog!

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37 comments:

  1. Andrea CJune 4, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I love both projects but that bag is BRILLIANT x

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  2. ShersL84bedJune 4, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Clever idea, fun project.

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  3. WendyJune 4, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Wow - the wallet is fantastic! I would have never thought of stamping on that type of surface. Both projects are terrific!

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  4. Uniquely YunikuaJune 4, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    cute wallet you have there... good job...! :)

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  5. Erin June 4, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    love ur wallet i'm a huge fan of handbags and wallet's so its a big huge wow from me xxx

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  6. DonnaMundingerJune 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Great projects! Love the lace with the fab skullies on the wallet and your tag is gorgeous! xxD

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  7. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I love your wallet. I know you will get lots of enjoyment out of it. The tag is fab too.

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  8. CorinneJune 4, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Fantastic bag, LOVE IT
    Hugs

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  9. Laura BJune 4, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Awesome wallet! And your tag is so cool, too!

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  10. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comJune 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    your art is superb..I love it..and i am so glad to see it..enjoyed your blog
    hugs,
    susan s.

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  11. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Love your altered bag fantastic work xxx

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  12. KathiJune 4, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Very cool project. I love those Dylusions stamps.

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  13. Monique's artJune 4, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    love the altered wallet and your tag, great job

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  14. I Don't Do StraightJune 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Love the wallet, before and after you altered it!......Thanks for the inspiration Ms Ruin :)

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  15. silviaJune 4, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I LOVE how your wallet turned out!!! Cool skulls!!
    Great tag!!

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  16. KristyLeeJune 4, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I think your altered wallet turned out fabo! Love how you added the lace and stamped the back and put your name on the front this is really way cool. Awesome Tag too, love the colors and wings great job girly!!
    Peace,
    Kristy

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  17. Croms' Cubby HoleJune 4, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    That bag is super cool! Love the added lace, heck I love the whole thing. The tag is great and it's good to re-visit your own art to realise how much has been learnt! TFS x

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  18. DivaevaJune 4, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    What a super repurposing idea - I SO needed something like this the other day to carry around the farmers market! You work is awesome! Ah yes, love the card too! :)

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  19. Suzi McKenzieJune 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    That bag is so cool, love it, and i love your tag too. Both gorgeous creations
    hugs
    Suzi
    xxx

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  20. N Valentine StudioJune 4, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Love the purse what a fun idea!

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  21. NydiaJune 4, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    One of the best extreme makeover ever! :o) and the tag is so cool!

    Happy Skull Day! Visit my blog if you have some time, there’s a giveaway for the blog hop!

    Kisses from Nydia.

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  22. Laura CoralJune 4, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    How is that little purse not what you expect? Its amazing. Not many people can even pull off coloring the purse, let alone, decorate it the way you have here. Great work, I love it :)

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  23. Delightful Designs by KatherineJune 4, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    The purse is fantastic. Please don't be disappointed; it is inspiring.

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  24. happyscrapperJune 4, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Whooo Hooo I like that purse. I became a follower.
    Hugz,
    Christine Garner

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  25. Betty Boo!June 4, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    WOW! Beautiful creations!

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  26. ReneeJune 4, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    What a creative spin on the hop!! So glad to see your creations.

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  27. SusanJune 4, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    This is very cool! I love the idea of it!
    the ATC is cool also :)
    Susan

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  28. ~Lady B~June 4, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Very inspiring! I may have to give the altered wallet a try. Yours turned out great! Those skullies on it are too cute and I must get them. Your tag is wicked-cool as well!

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  29. DK SpinsJune 4, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Love, love how you did this, Ms. Ruin. It turned out awesome, perfect for carrying those necessities. Never thought to emboss fabric before, cool! Great skully tag, too!

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  30. Jenn BorjesonJune 4, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Wow - these are both just fabulous!!!

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  31. GlitteryKatieJune 5, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Very cool- so different!!

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  32. StephJune 5, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Wow, that wallet turned out so cool. I would have never thought to emboss on fabric like that. And I love your throwback tag, fab job!

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  33. LisaVeronicaJune 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    really fun projects! xxlisa

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  34. KCJune 6, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    I love what the wallet has become! so awesome!!! and the skull man is super cool!

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  35. febeJune 6, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Beautiful set of projects :)

    SEO Surrey

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  36. JuliaJune 6, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Great projects!!!!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  37. AlisonJune 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Fabulous stuff, Ms. Ruin! I am digging that purse! I really want to make one now! And I really like the tag too. It's very cool.

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